TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Welcome to Back to Living

By booking a telehealth consultation or using our website or third party services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

What We Offer

Telehealth Physiotherapy Consultations

  • One-on-one video consultations

  • Assessment and education for persistent back pain

  • Exercise prescription and rehabilitation guidance

  • Self-management strategies

Free Educational Content

  • Exercise videos and educational resources available on our website

  • For general information purposes only

Important Limitations

Telehealth Physiotherapy:

  • Does not include hands-on treatment

  • Requires stable internet connection and video capability

  • If an in-person assessment is required, we will advise you accordingly

When to Seek Emergency Care:

  • If you experience severe pain, new neurological symptoms (numbness, weakness, loss of bowel/bladder control), unexplained weight loss, fever, or a medical emergency, seek immediate in-person medical care or call 000

Free Exercise Content:

  • For educational purposes only

  • Not a substitute for individual assessment or treatment

  • Participate at your own risk

Bookings and Payment

Appointments:

  • All bookings are made via our website or third party provider

  • You must provide accurate contact details when booking

  • Initial consultations: 60 minutes

  • Follow-up consultations: 30-60 minutes

Payment:

  • Payment is required at the time of booking or shortly after

  • You may claim rebates from your private health insurer (item code 53950)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

More than 24 hours before appointment:

  • Free reschedule or full refund

Less than 24 hours before appointment:

  • No refund; appointment fee forfeited

  • You may reschedule once (subject to availability)

No-show appointments:

  • No refund or reschedule

Technical Issues:

  • If technical issues occur on our end preventing the consultation, we will reschedule free of charge or provide a full refund

Your Responsibilities

By booking with Back to Living, you agree to:

  • Have a safe, clear space for any movements during the consultation

  • Use a stable internet connection and working camera/microphone

  • Provide accurate information about your symptoms and medical history

  • Follow the treatment and exercise plan provided

  • Inform us of any changes to your health or symptoms

  • Participate in exercises and movements at your own risk

Privacy and Confidentiality

  • We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles

  • Your consultation is confidential and private

  • Consultations are not recorded unless you specifically request it and we agree

  • Your information will not be shared without your consent, except where required by law

  • See our Privacy Policy for full details

Professional Standards

Kevin Wernli is a registered physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All consultations are conducted in accordance with:

  • AHPRA Code of Conduct

  • Physiotherapy Board of Australia guidelines

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association standards

Limitation of Liability

  • We provide evidence-based physiotherapy advice and education

  • You participate in all recommended exercises and movements at your own risk

  • We are not liable for injuries resulting from failure to follow advice or from technical issues during consultations

  • Telehealth physiotherapy is not a substitute for emergency medical care

Intellectual Property

  • Exercise videos and educational content on our website are protected by copyright

  • Personal use only - you may not reproduce, distribute, or share content without permission

Changes to These Terms

Back to Living reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of any changes.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia, Australia.

Contact

For questions about these terms, visit: backtoliving.com/contact

By booking an appointment, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.